Weather and Seasons Crossword Puzzle | Free Printable Worksheet

A gentle first crossword for young learners: the weather they see out the window and the four seasons of the year. Short words, simple clues, and big squares make it ready to print as a morning warm-up, a science center activity, or an early-finisher handout — no prep beyond hitting print.

Printable weather and seasons crossword puzzle with simple clues about rain, snow, clouds, and the four seasons
Weather and seasons crossword for early elementary, made with buildacrossword.com.
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What shines in the sky and warms the Earth during the day? | SUN
What do you call water drops that fall from clouds? | RAIN
What cold, white flakes fall from the sky in winter? | SNOW
What do you call moving air that can fly a kite? | WIND
What white or gray puffy shape floats in the sky? | CLOUD
What small pool of water is left on the ground after it rains? | PUDDLE
What loud boom do you hear after a flash of lightning? | THUNDER
What do you call a low cloud near the ground that is hard to see through? | FOG
What is frozen water called? | ICE
What is the coldest season of the year? | WINTER
In what season do flowers start to bloom? | SPRING
What is the hottest season of the year? | SUMMER
In what season do leaves change color and drop from the trees? | FALL
What do you hold over your head to stay dry in the rain? | UMBRELLA

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Perfect for

  • Morning warm-up during a weather unit
  • Science center or partner activity
  • Early-finisher handout for young readers
  • Sub plan for a K-2 classroom